Makeup is everywhere: commercials, movies, television shows, and real life. It’s practically a staple of the feminine world. When seeing such a thing for the first time, children, especially young girls, might want to wear makeup themselves, it’s childhood curiosity after all, and curiosity is never bad. But is there...
Makeup is extremely popular, both in America and internationally. However, many well-known, high-quality makeup companies are not cruelty-free. To make sure they’re safe for humans, their products are often tested on animals before being made available to the public. The biggest makeup brands take up nearly half of every makeup...
The beauty and fashion industries once celebrated uniqueness and inherent attractiveness, valuing the individuality models brought to the runway and publications. However, over the past decade, a concerning trend has emerged where models increasingly look alike, losing the distinct features that once set them apart. This shift is driven by...
Whenever I’m in public, I see people with and without makeup. One isn’t more popular than the other, at least not significantly. Yet, wearing makeup seems to get more recognition than the natural look. Makeup is everywhere: tutorials, every pharmacy and supermarket, advertising, media, and filters on social media. It’s...
Few physical characteristics are as important as eyebrows when it comes to determining one’s attractiveness. Over the years, people’s tastes, cultural mores, and social mores have been reflected in these tiny arches that sit just over the eyes. The transformation of eyebrows from sparse to full provides an interesting account...
Outstanding makeup effects are an integral part of many Hollywood productions, elevating them to a whole new level of excellence. The use of makeup in film goes beyond only improving actors’ appearance; it also allows them to completely modify their characters. In the latter case, performers need to apply character...
Given that I am an avid lipstick lover; there is an array of shades I love. However, I feel some shades don’t look good on most people. In the same token, I feel certain shades do look stunning on most people. When buying lipstick, one must take into consideration not...
Growing up, I was never a huge fan of electronic or house music, but when I discovered American music producer and singer ZHU, that changed. I first discovered ZHU when I was thirteen and me and my sister were driving to the beach. I was fascinated by his funky instrumentals...
There are a bunch of gorgeous eyeshadow palettes out there with various beautiful shades that can have our faces looking stunning. Even though eyeshadows like these are worth every dime, we will never say no to something that in addition to having us look great also is easy on our...
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see kids sporting a little makeup. The worrying reality, however, is that hidden under all the shiny surfaces, it may be harmful to children’s physical and mental health. Children’s skin is naturally more fragile and sensitive than an adult’s. Using skincare and cosmetics designed for...
Makeup, which is too often seen as a boring necessity or an empty accessory, is really deserving of more respect as an art form. Like more conventional forms of art like painting or sculpture, cosmetics has many uses beyond just improving one’s appearance. The ability of cosmetics to express and...
I love lip glosses almost as much as I love lipsticks; I love them for their affordability, convenience, and simplicity. If I were to list all the lip glosses I love, this article would be a book. Therefore, I chose to list only two of my all-time favorites. A lot...
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